2026 Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq vs 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
The 49 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert size closest to your 455 Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Compared with the Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq in 455, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 49 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq numbers we have for size 455 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq 455 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 372mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 525 | 522mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.6 | 71.75° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8 | 75.5° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 514 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 74mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 112 | 109mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 973mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 266mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 735mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 445mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 370mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert minus the Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq. Full charts: 2026 Colnago C72 Fulcrum Sharq, 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Colnago C72 Fulcrum SharqSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Colnago C72 Fulcrum SharqDura-Ace Di2 Fulcrum Sharq 57 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Colnago C72 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 Di2 | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Rival |
| Chainring | 52/36T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | BSA 68mm | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Sharq 57 | Roval C38 |
| Tire | Pirelli P Zero Race | Specialized Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 | SRAM eTap AXS Rival |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL900, Shimano DURA-ACE | not listed |
| Handlebar | Colnago CC.02 | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Bar tape | Colnago Grip Black | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Seatpost | Colnago carbon | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago R4 Pass Nack | Specialized Power |
| Bottle cage | Colnago Matt Black | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Tarmac integrated |
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